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AI Photo Video Editor, Enhance vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against AI Photo Video Editor, Enhance's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

AI Photo Video Editor, Enhance
This App
Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
Nemesis
KODAK STEP Prints
Contender
Photo Collage Maker & Creator
Contender
Photo frames collection app
Contender
Blend Photos
Contender
ProMovie Recorder +
Peer
Funny Face Camera Filters
Peer
Time Warp Scan Cam&Face Filter
Peer
Kapi Cam - Y2K & CCD Camera
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperCOOL SUMMER LIMITEDPicsArt, Inc.C&A Marketing, Inc.Alan CushwayPablex Studio 3DTAPUNIVERSE LLCPanda Apps LimitedPhoto & Video Editors - Instant SolutionHDY StudioShanghai Yuhuan Technology Co., LTD
CategoryPhoto & VideoPhoto & VideoEntertainmentPhoto & VideoEntertainmentGraphics & DesignPhoto & VideoPhotographyPhotographyPhoto & Video
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.5 / 54.7 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 54.4 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count25,8741,192,6736,57655,0491,4994542,97764020,4951,632
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree$2.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 27, 2023Jan 2, 2013May 5, 2020Dec 16, 2013Oct 21, 2016Mar 3, 2023Dec 13, 2016Oct 31, 2015Oct 8, 2022Mar 3, 2025
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026Feb 25, 2026Apr 28, 2026Jul 31, 2025Apr 27, 2026May 12, 2026May 9, 2026Mar 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixednegativepositivepositive-positivemixed--mixed
Score45/10025/10085/10085/100-85/10045/100--55/100
Praises
  • High-quality restoration of vintage photos brings joy to long-term users
  • Extensive library of editing effects and creative tools provides unmatched artistic versatility
  • Simplified, task-oriented UX that avoids the feature bloat found in complex editors
  • Extensive free layout library
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  • Ease of use for quick edits
  • Professional cinematography tools provide high quality output comparable to expensive dedicated hardware
  • Manual white balance and exposure controls allow for precise aesthetic adjustments during filming
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  • Vintage camera filters provide high quality aesthetic results for social media content creation
Complaints
  • Aggressive monetization via token-based gating frustrates users who already purchased subscriptions
  • Aggressive advertising and forced pop-ups disrupt the editing workflow and degrade user experience
  • Missing granular color correction and skin-smoothing tools
  • Subscription-gated assets
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  • Ad frequency during export
  • External microphone connectivity failures prevent audio recording after the latest update
  • Application crashes during recording sessions lead to significant loss of creative work
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  • Aggressive monetization shifts lock previously free camera filters behind a subscription paywall
Requests-
  • Option to disable AI-driven features and content for users preferring traditional editing tools
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  • Improved export workflow
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  • Vertical shooting interface layout to accommodate modern social media content creation
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  • Reversion of popular camera filters to free status to restore the original user experience
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Viral-ready social features drive organic acquisition
  • Single-tap interface lowers barrier for casual users
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • 60M+ sticker library functions as a community-driven acquisition moat
  • Hardware-native integration creates a specific, high-utility bridge for physical printing
  • Task-oriented UX minimizes friction for non-professional users
  • 1000+ layout library sustains organic install velocity
  • Unsplash/Pixabay integration reduces content-creation friction
  • High rating baseline (4.84) drives App Store conversion
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  • One-tap blending mechanism lowers entry barrier
  • AI-driven subject isolation differentiates from basic grids
  • Professional-grade manual control depth sustains prosumer interest
  • External hardware compatibility creates high switching costs
  • One-time purchase model differentiates from subscription-heavy rivals
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  • Real-time effect preview reduces editing friction
  • Retro imaging simulation drives organic acquisition
Weaknesses
  • Token-based gating for subscribers drives churn
  • AI models frequently distort facial features
  • High cost per edit leads to negative sentiment
  • Premium tier pricing above category median
  • 0.6★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Aggressive ad-frequency triggers high-churn complaints
  • Premium tier missing granular HSL/beauty tools
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user demand
  • 0.5★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
  • Yearly subscription model lacks monthly flexibility
  • No generative AI features to compete with modern suites
  • Export workflow requires manual steps
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  • Ad-heavy export flow increases churn
  • Lack of social community layer limits retention
  • High-frequency crash reports during recording sessions
  • External microphone connectivity regressions post-update
  • Non-intuitive file management UX for casual users
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  • Subscription-only model triggers high refund rates
  • Ad-loading failures block premium feature access
Pricingsubscriptionfreemiumfreefreemiumfreefreemiumpaidfreefreefreemium
MomentumMaintenanceIntenseMaintenance--ActiveMaintenance--Maintenance
Update Cadence5 versions, ~22d avg5 versions, ~5d avg2 versions, ~68d avg--5 versions5 versions, ~235d avg--3 versions, ~5d avg

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